Release Flashcards
1
Q
Context
A
- influenced by Ireland, Guinea, EDM
- about dead member
2
Q
Melody
A
- loops = 28 (P)
- small vocal pitch range (I/P)
- complex solos (I)
- modal (I)
- different languages - e.g. maninka (A/P)
3
Q
Harmony + tonality
A
- drones (synths) (P)
- modal (dorain + Aeolian) (I)
- static harmony
4
Q
Rhythms
A
- drum polyrhythms (A)
- syncopation
- complex rhythms (E/I) simple vocal rhythms (P)
5
Q
Texture + tempo
A
- layers (P)
- solos (I)
- drum break (P)
- free tempo (I) then strict 4/4 (P)
6
Q
Instrumentation + FUSION
A
- Irish = uillean pipes, bodrahn, irish tin whistle
- Pop = synths, drum loops, vocals, e piano
- European = accordion, hurdy gurdy
- African = kora, talking drum, shakers
7
Q
Form
A
- verse chorus
- intro v1 v2 solos v3 build outro